Real Madrid is planning to sign a new left back this summer, and an option is someone with which Xabi Alonso is very familiar with: Alejandro Grimaldo. The former Barcelona star has been a top player for Bayer Leverkusen in recent seasons and he was able to follow his manager to the Spanish capital.
And that possibility is one that would welcome Grimaldo. Earlier this week he spoke with El Chiringuito (via Relevanto), and as he stated during the interview, he was proud of the speculation about him and Real Madrid.
“I am very happy that I am linked to Real Madrid. It is a source of pride that people can think that I am at the level to play for one of the largest teams in the world. For that I work and one of the ambitions I have.
“I would like to play for Real Madrid? What I want to play in the best teams in the world. If the chance to play in a large team, I will try to take it. It is what I want and what I fought for since I went to Barcelona when I was 12 years old.”
Grimaldos wish to become a member would be a more attractive option for Real Madrid, but at this stage the favorite left back Benfica's Alvaro Carreras. A deal for the former man of Manchester United is advanced, and it is expected that he will arrive at the Santiago Bernabeu this summer.
It is still to be seen how the situation is going on with Real Madrid and their left -wing situation. Grimaldo and Carreras would both be good options, but only one of them will play under Alonso from this summer.